Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-13
OUR CANDIDATES.


who heads the county republican tick
ct for county clerk, is already so vel
and favorably known to the citizens OF
Thomas county, as to need no recon-
mendations at our hands. A former
resident of Missouri, he fought brave
" and with credit throughout the wal
of the rebellion for the Union; far
mer, he came to Thomas county and
established himself on homestead
three years ago; modest, quiet, capa-
BILE and courteous, his merits brought
about his election last fall, and as the
administration of the affairs of his
Office has been ably and courteously
managed. there is no doubt of his
reelection by large and increased
majority.
For treasurer, the republicans have
chosen as their standard bearer, a
man in every way qualified to fill the
Office Of county treasurer with credit
and to the satisfaction of the citizens
of the county, Charles NJ. Hovey.
the candidate selected for this impor-
tant trust, although young man, has
shown himself man of force and in
tegrity. Largely interested in Thorn
as county, he has always been in the
lead in contributing money, time and
labor in forwarding whatever tended
to the progress of our county. A
straight-out republican, Mr.. Hovey
was selecoed by the republicans of the
county last year to the office for which
they have again nominated him. In
his administration he has opened up a
fine set of books, and the finances of
the county have been ably and econ
Omicaiiy administered, and the repub-
licans of the county will see to it that
for the coming two years, our finan-
ella! affairs are kept in the same safe
hands. Mr.. Hovey will undoubtedly
be chosen our next county treasurer.
The candidate chosen for the office
of Register of Deeds, James c. passed..
is known to our citizens as Young
man of sterling integrity and great
capability. He is farmer and stock
raiser, having resided in the county
since 1880. He has held several posi-
tons of importance and trust, having
been trustee when the county was :
t snship Mr. Passell adds strength
to the ticket. and will be elected be
yond question. As a republican ant
gentleman the choice of the conven
ton could not have fallen on better
NJ. W. Witham, our present efiicien
sheriff, has been nominated for tn
same important Office. Mr. Witham
in his official capacity, has show
himself brave and capable officer
ready TO perform his duties promptly
and impartially. and at the same tim
careful not TO use his functions as a
officer in an arbitrary manner. Til
convention showed its appreciation c
Mr.. Witham as an officer. He cam
to the county in 1879, and was
1885 the representative of the Is
district as county commissioner, whic
office he filled with great credit, Nj
Whitman is probably the Youngest ma
on the ticket, and stands well wit
citizens of all parties. His re-electio
as sheriff of our county is assured.
The present county surveyor, NJ
T. p. Chambers, has held the offit
diTeduN Two WILLIS. Stho 10 AuON
throughout the county as capas
and honest gentleman and officer Il
will surely be reelected.
For Coroner, Dr. S. B. Lutgen, i,
Gem, was re-nominated. DR.. Jutge
is a physician of standing. and IA
mer. He will be elected by a flu
majority. and " ii make a good Office
The LIST commissioners distri
have put forward as their candida
for commissioner, W. H. Smith, Il
present incumbent: Mr.. Smith
identified with the interests of Il
county. and is constantly watching fl
means to advance them. He is
strong and experienced man, and ii
LIST district will return him rs con
missioner.